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Offline ksa421

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Mike's Widened Front End Question???
« on: March 17, 2005, 11:12:27 AM »
I am going to be running the Calmini Anvil and I was wondering if Mikes Widened front end build-up  would work with the Anvil?  I plan on running wider tires (12.50-13.50in wide tires) and want to get rid of the rubbing on the frame.


Jacob
« Last Edit: March 17, 2005, 12:09:30 PM by ksa421 »
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Re:  Mike's Widened Front End Question???
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2005, 01:47:20 PM »
Yes, it will
No, you will still rub

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Re:  Mike's Widened Front End Question???
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2005, 12:33:25 AM »
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Yes, it will
No, you will still rub

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That depends on the ofset of the wheel. I didnt rub with 33s.

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Re:  Mike's Widened Front End Question???
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2005, 02:37:47 AM »
What offest rim where you running?  



Thanks
 Jacob

Oh and I am still gonna lengthen the CVs or since I am using the Anvil aready will they be okay?
« Last Edit: March 18, 2005, 02:48:30 AM by ksa421 »
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Re:  Mike's Widened Front End Question???
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2005, 07:19:58 AM »
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What offest rim where you running?  



Thanks
 Jacob

Oh and I am still gonna lengthen the CVs or since I am using the Anvil aready will they be okay?


3 1/2 ofset.

Yes you will need to make a spacer for both sides.

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Re:  Mike's Widened Front End Question???
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2005, 07:53:47 AM »
instead of a spacer, why not use the GV drive shafts?  They are much longer than the vits.

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Re:  Mike's Widened Front End Question???
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2005, 07:56:45 AM »
So would I jus skip down to thi step then to make the spacers?

"Now for the drivers-side axle. Cut two more bases, stack them on and weld them. It is very important that these are welded. It looks like you could just bolt them in as spacers and call it good. What will happen is the torque will cause it to shift and twist off the bolts. Weld it. You will need three 3/8 grade 8 bolts three inches long."

Also when you say "bases" you mean the Triangle looking part right, where the drivers side axels bolts up? Did you weld it (the "spacer") to the inner axel shaft and then just bolt on the driver side CV shaft? Thanks for the help


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« Last Edit: March 18, 2005, 07:57:11 AM by ksa421 »
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